System and method for collecting DNA and fingerprints
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1. A method of collecting one or more images of at least one ridge and valley signature and at least one DNA sample from a subject, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a DNA capture film at a platen of an imaging system configured to collect one or more images of the at least one ridge and valley signature through the platen;
positioning an area of the subject on the DNA capture film;
collecting a DNA sample with said DNA capture film; and
collecting an image, through the DNA capture film, of a ridge and valley signature on the area of the subject positioned on the DNA capture film the subject while the area of the subject is positioned on the DNA capture film.
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Abstract
A system and method is provided that simultaneously or consecutively collects DNA samples and ridge and valley signatures from the same subject during the same collection window that adds value to forensic data collection processes. The collection of the DNA samples and ridge and valley signatures occur during the same collection window to assured the DNA sample and ridge and valley signatures identify the same individual.
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1. A method of collecting one or more images of at least one ridge and valley signature and at least one DNA sample from a subject, said method comprising the steps of:
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providing a DNA capture film at a platen of an imaging system configured to collect one or more images of the at least one ridge and valley signature through the platen; positioning an area of the subject on the DNA capture film; collecting a DNA sample with said DNA capture film; and collecting an image, through the DNA capture film, of a ridge and valley signature on the area of the subject positioned on the DNA capture film the subject while the area of the subject is positioned on the DNA capture film. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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